Definitions for Treadmill
ˈtrɛdˌmɪltread·mill

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. treadmillnoun

   an exercise device consisting of an endless belt on which a person can walk or jog without changing place

2. treadmill, treadwheel, tread-wheelnoun

   a mill that is powered by men or animals walking on a circular belt or climbing steps

3. treadmill, salt minenoun

   a job involving drudgery and confinement

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. treadmillnoun

   A piece of indoor sporting equipment used to allow for the motions of running or walking while staying in one place.

2. treadmillnoun

   A mill worked by persons treading upon steps on the periphery of a wide wheel having a horizontal axis. It is used principally as a means of prison discipline.

3. treadmillnoun

   A mill worked by horses, dogs, etc., treading an endless belt.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Treadmill

   A treadmill is a device generally used for walking, running, or climbing while staying in the same place. Treadmills were introduced before the development of powered machines to harness the power of animals or humans to do work, often a type of mill operated by a person or animal treading the steps of a treadwheel to grind grain. In later times, treadmills were used as punishment devices for people sentenced to hard labor in prisons. The terms treadmill and treadwheel were used interchangeably for the power and punishment mechanisms. More recently, treadmills have instead been used as exercise machines for running or walking in one place. Rather than the user powering a mill, the device provides a moving platform with a wide conveyor belt driven by an electric motor or a flywheel. The belt moves to the rear, requiring the user to walk or run at a speed matching the belt. The rate at which the belt moves is the rate of walking or running. Thus, the speed of running may be controlled and measured. The more expensive, heavy-duty versions are motor-driven (usually by an electric motor). The simpler, lighter, and less expensive versions passively resist the motion, moving only when walkers push the belt with their feet. The latter are known as manual treadmills. Treadmills continue to be the biggest selling exercise equipment category by a large margin. As a result, the treadmill industry has hundreds of manufacturers throughout the world.

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1. treadmill

   A treadmill is a stationary machine or device that is used for walking, running, or climbing while staying in the same place. It usually has a moving platform with a conveyor belt and is powered by a motor, allowing the user to adjust the speed and sometimes the incline to vary the intensity of their workout. It is primarily used for exercise, physical therapy, and in tests to measure athletic performance or cardiac health.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Treadmillnoun

   a mill worked by persons treading upon steps on the periphery of a wide wheel having a horizontal axis. It is used principally as a means of prison discipline. Also, a mill worked by horses, dogs, etc., treading an endless belt

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1. Treadmill

   A treadmill is a device for walking or running while staying in the same place. Treadmills were introduced before the development of powered machines, to harness the power of animals or humans to do work, often a type of mill that was operated by a person or animal treading steps of a treadwheel to grind grain. In later times treadmills were used as punishment devices for people sentenced to hard labour in prisons. The terms treadmill and treadwheel were used interchangeably for the power and punishment mechanisms. More recently treadmills are not used to harness power, but as exercise machines for running or walking in one place. Rather than the user powering the mill, the machine provides a moving platform with a wide conveyor belt driven by an electric motor or a flywheel. The belt moves to the rear requiring the user to walk or run at a speed matching that of the belt. The rate at which the belt moves is the rate of walking or running. Thus, the speed of running may be controlled and measured. The more expensive, heavy-duty versions are motor-driven. The simpler, lighter, and less expensive versions passively resist the motion, moving only when walkers push the belt with their feet. The latter are known as manual treadmills.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. treadmill

   A type of device, machine or product created and designed in various colors, materials, mechanisms, shapes, sizes, styles and computer systems.

   There are a wide variety of treadmill on the market to suit a variety of budget and purposes, most in 2015 will have a computer system that gives data to the user.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on November 4, 2015  

Matched Categories

1. • Exercise Device
   • Mill
   • Occupation

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Treadmill in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Treadmill in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of Treadmill in a Sentence

1. Drake McWhorter:

   YouTube is a treadmill, if you stop for a second, you're dead.

2. Nasario Meija:

   It does not require as much dynamic movement as a rower or a treadmill, it’s a good starting point into a progressive cardio routine, or for people with lower back or knee problems because it’s very soft on the joints.

3. Derek Ochiai:

   Pain tells you you’re injuring something, instead of pounding a treadmill for 90 minutes through severe shin pain, (and) bench pressing with intense shoulder pain, stop. Rest it. Then go back at a lighter level.

4. Keith Martin:

   It becomes a treadmill whose speed is constantly ramping up.

5. Alex Plante:

   I think she's going viral because she may be the most relatable cat I've ever seen, who hasn't cried on a treadmill at some point in their lives ? I also think people love a feel-good story and the vets at Northshore Veterinary Hospital are doing such a lovely job working with her. They're clearly super kind and caring people.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Treadmill
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Treadmill
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treadmill
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Treadmill
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Treadmill
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Treadmill